Assessments and Placement Testing

• Complete the admissions application process for CCC. Find our admissions application information at How to Apply.
• Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your placement and course options prior to requesting a placement test.
• If a placement test is needed, make an appointment for testing by calling 704-669-4228.
• Know your CCC student ID number. It is on your acceptance letter from the College, and in your Self-Service account. This number is required to take the RISE placement test.
• If you have a documented disability and need to request special accommodations for the placement test(s), please contact Wanda Lawrence, at 704-669-4034 or lawrence@clevelandcc.edu prior to making your testing appointment.

In order to improve course placement, students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the placement test. Below are some methods students may use to prepare:

RISE English Placement Practice Test
RISE English Tip Sheet

RISE Math Placement Practice Test
RISE Math Formula Sheet

• EdReady (enter as a guest and use college readiness)
• Khan Academy
• Purple Math
• Math Help
• Mometrix

• Go to the Testing Center, located in the Paksoy Technology Building, Room 3201.
• Arrive 5-10 minutes early for the test.
• Allow 3-4 hours to complete all parts of the test. The test is untimed so the amount of time needed depends on a student’s pace.
• Bring a valid photo ID to test (driver’s license or school ID).
• Know your CCC student ID number.
• You do not need to bring any materials with you. We provide all testing materials.
• Children are not permitted in the testing area and cannot be left unattended while testing.

• Upon completion of the test, the student will receive a printed score report. The test administrator and your advisor will help you interpret the scores.
• Test scores are considered valid for a period of 10 years from the date the assessment was completed.
• Any student who needs official placement test scores sent to another college must complete a Transcript/Placement Test Release Form. Score processing may take up to 48 hours.

You are permitted to re-test one time during a 10-year period. The 10-year period will be calculated and determined based on the date you originally took the test.